EL English Language Arts Teacher

Position

ESL/ELA Classroom Teacher – High School Bilingual – ESL

WHS - Washington Campus

06/21/2026

The ESL/ELA Classroom Teacher will report directly to the Building Principal and EL/Bilingual Chair for all school‑plan operation, administrative and personnel procedures, and district policies. The teacher will also report to the EL/Bilingual Chair for curriculum, instructional methods, assessment, and materials.

• Provide a personalized instructional program that is compatible with the abilities, needs, and learning characteristics of each student;
• Create a student‑centered learning environment that consistently applies SEL and pedagogical principles;
• Become acquainted with the characteristics, needs, abilities, and problems of each child through interaction and by reviewing psycho‑educational reports, hearing and vision reports, staffing notes, end‑of‑year student status reports, etc.;
• Follow the prescribed curriculum, instructional methods, and materials;
• Provide instruction in English using strategies that support English Learners' language acquisition and proficiency;
• Employ creative instruction methods and use a variety of materials within the structure of the designated curriculum;
• Inform the direct supervisor of any unsatisfactory student attendance;
• Supply the direct supervisor with abnormal attendance reports on any student;
• Report student address and telephone number changes to the direct supervisor;
• Provide the direct supervisor with an up‑to‑date copy of the classroom activity schedule;
• Use the designated methods of reporting student progress to parents;
• Attend specified in‑service meetings and conferences as required;
• Develop a close relationship with each student's parents or guardians;
• Use teacher aides or helpers in accordance with the designated job descriptions;
• Perform such other professional duties as may be assigned by the direct supervisor or building principal.

Must have a Professional Educator License.

English Language Arts and ESL – Grades 9–12.

Candidates must submit an online application by the closing date.

Only online applications will be considered.

Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunities without regard to age, gender, race, color, national origin, religion, marital or military/veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, genetics, disability, or other protected categories.